Thanks for your response. I am not looking to DIY. I was trying to keep in under $1000. It's mostly for my wife for casual looking. I had heard Celestron was the best. Do you agree with this? I was looking to get something good even if it is for casual looking. Who knows maybe it could be a new hobby. Although I do want something that is relatively easy to use. I was briefly looking at the Celestron C6S. See link below if interested. It doesn't have to be portable.

Thanks in advance.

• http://celestron.telescopes.com/products/celestron-c6-s-gt-schmidt-cassegrain-wxlt-coatings-38338.html